Orange County SC, LA Galaxy II Take To Road In USL Homestretch

The Southern California USL sides are on the road this weekend, with the end of the regular season in sight and still some things to play for. The team with the most tangible items to play for is Orange County SC, who will head to Vancouver to take on the Whitecaps FC 2 on Sunday […]

Fresno FC Officially Unveiled by United Soccer League

The United Soccer League has officially grown by one more team, as Fresno FC was announced today at an event in Fresno. The Fresno Bee first reported in March of this year that an ownership group led by local businessman Ray Beshoff had submitted a “strong application” for USL’s current, Division 2 league. The Bee […]

Orange County SC, LA Galaxy II Finish On Opposite Sides of Shootouts

It was a weekend for goals for the Southern California USL teams, although the outcomes differed in each match. Orange County SC beat Seattle Sounders 2 4-3 in a wild game on Saturday, and then LA Galaxy II lost 3-2 to Sacramento Republic FC. Orange County returned to league action after three weeks away, hosting […]

Orange County SC Return to USL Play, LA Galaxy II Host Republic FC

The weekend is almost here, and that means USL regular season action is right around the corner. For the first time in three weeks, both Southern California teams are playing. Orange County SC did have a U.S. Open Cup game about 10 days ago, but they’ve been on a three-week bye in league play. The […]

3 Things: Deltas Debut in NASL, Ochoa’s Revenge in Seattle and More

It may have been an international weekend, complete with important wins for the U.S. Men’s National Team and Mexican National Team, but it was also opening weekend for the Division II leagues in the United States and Canada. Here are some of the big stories you may have missed: NASL comes (back) to California It […]

OC Blues Aim for History in Playoff Match-Up vs. Sacramento

The Orange County Blues made the 2016 USL Cup playoffs in the most dramatic of fashions, but the real business of the season is here on Saturday, as they take on Sacramento Republic in the first round of the playoffs.  OC qualified for the postseason by what must be described as the most narrowest of […]

In the Wake of All Star Week, MLS to San Diego Becomes More Challenging

The 2016 Major League Soccer All Star Game was by all accounts a roaring success. Soccer fans from all across California and beyond converged in San Jose, California where the pristine Avaya Stadium played host to a sampling of the leagues’ brightest stars. Anticipation was palpable in the buildup to the game as Arsenal and […]

OC Blues Play to Entertaining Draw vs. Sacramento Republic

The Orange County Blues had the local USL spotlight on them this past weekend, with the LA Galaxy II on a bye. The Blues hosted Sacramento Republic FC on Sunday afternoon, and played to an entertaining 3-3 draw. Sacramento drew first blood in the game, with Mike da Fonte scoring an audacious volley off a […]

USSDA Playoffs Kick Off Tonight With 13 California Teams Vying For National Title

The United States Soccer Development Academy playoffs kick off tonight in Dallas with a combined 13 California teams competing in the U-17/18 and U-15/16 age groups. Six teams are from the U-17/18 age group with the LA Galaxy finishing as the top team in California. They will be joined by Sacramento Republic FC, Pateadores, Arsenal FC, Nomads SC, […]

OC Blues, LA Galaxy II Take Road Wins in USL Action

Local USL teams, Orange County Blues and LA Galaxy II, took to the road and were undaunted, both taking wins on Saturday. OC went up to Sacramento and defeated Sacramento Republic 1-0, while LA helped Rio Grande Valley FC play their first-ever home game, but sent the Texas crowd away unhappy after recording a 2-0 […]

LA Galaxy, OC Blues Take to the Road for Weekend USL Action

LA Galaxy II and the Orange County Blues have both had home-heavy schedules to start the USL season, but those looking for local soccer, USL style will be out of luck, as both teams take to the road for games on Saturday. For LA, they are coming off yet another draw, their fourth straight, in […]

LA Galaxy II advance to Conference Semi Finals

LA Galaxy II earned a 1-0 road victory in a USL Western Conference Quarterfinal match over defending USL champions Sacramento Republic FC. With the win, Los Dos advance to the conference semifinals for a match against Orange County Blues FC on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Nathan Shapell Memorial Stadium in the Western Conference Semifinals, with […]

OC Blues FC Finishes 1st In Western Conference

Orange County Blues FC  concluded their 2015 regular season on top of USL’s Western Conference, battling to a 0-0 draw vs Sacramento Republic FC (in front of 3,000 fans at Anteater Stadium. Defense was the theme throughout the night, as each side was able to limit decent chances on frame. Sacramento’s Justin Braun had three […]

Blues Prepared for Regular Season Finale vs Sacramento

It’s all come down to one final showdown in the Western Conference between Orange County Blues FC (14-9-4, 46 pts) and Sacramento Republic FC (13-8-6, 45 pts) on Tuesday night. The Blues sit in 2nd place and Republic 3rd, with 1st place and the Western Conference regular season title in sight for both clubs. Kickoff […]

LA Galaxy II top Sacramento Republic FC on the road

LA Galaxy II (10-5-2, 32 points) earned a 4-0 victory on the road over California rivals Sacramento Republic FC Saturday night on the road at Bonney Field. The win puts Los Dos in first place in Western Conference Standings. Galaxy II head coach Curt Onalfo earned the comprehensive win over his counterpart, Preki, who coached […]